John H. Rice (American football)

John H. Rice was an American college football coach, college administrator, and professor. He served as the athletic director and head football coach at Alma College in 1897.

Early life and education Rice attended Lake Forest University, and graduated in 1895 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.The Bulletin, p. 10, Allen Memorial Art Museum, Alma College, 1901. He then pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin, where he played on the varsity football and baseball teams.FORTY PER CENT LARGER. ATTENDANCE AT ALMA BEATS LAST YEAR'S ENROLLMENT., Detroit Free Press, September 19, 1897. He graduated from Wisconsin in 1896.

Administrative and coaching career In 1897, Alma College in Alma, Michigan hired Rice as its director of athletics and to handle coaching duties.Within our Bounds: A Centennial History of Alma College, p. 156, The College, 1986. At Alma, he also served as a professor of physical training, rhetoric, and general history.The Bulletin, p. 36. Rice coached the football tea Rice left Alma after the 1897–98 academic year.Within our Bounds: A Centennial History of Alma College, p. 157.

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